2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 710 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |